“Humpback whales mígrate to the Greater Antilles every winter to breed and give birth. They start their yearned journey in the month of December.  
Scientists believe that more than 10,000 humpback whales visit the Dominican Republic’s waters annually.
 

 The “Banco de la Plata” is a 3,000 km2 underwater platform. It has become the most popular humpback whales’ meeting point during the winter.  Acknowledging its role as main breeding area for this type of whale worldwide, the Dominican Republic has established the “Humpback Whale Sanctuary” through the presidential decree No. 319, October 14th, 1986.

 By Ken de Pree “Humpback whales guide in the Samana Bay, Dominican Republic"